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  Over the Seawall - Tsunamis...

  Stephen Robert Miller

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  In March 2011, people in a coastal Japanese city stood atop a seawall watching the approach of the tsunami that would kill them. They believed—naively—that the huge concrete barrier would save them. Instead they perished, betrayed by the very thing built to protect them. Erratic weather, blistering drought, rising seas, and ecosystem collapse now affect every inch of the globe. Increasingly, we no longer look to stop climate change, choosing instead to adapt to it. 
   
   
   
  Never have so many undertaken such a widespread, hurried attempt to remake the world. Predictably, our hubris has led to unintended—and sometimes disastrous—consequences. Academics call it maladaptation; in simple terms, it's about solutions that backfire. Over the Seawall tells us the stories behind these unintended consequences and the fixes that can do more harm than good. From seawalls in coastal Japan, to the reengineered waters in the Ganges River Delta, to the artificial ribbon of water supporting both farms and urban centers in parched Arizona, Stephen Robert Miller traces the histories of engineering marvels that were once deemed too smart and too big to fail. In each he takes us into the land and culture, seeking out locals and experts to better understand how complicated, grandiose schemes led instead to failure, and to find answers to the technologic holes we've dug ourselves into.

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  Lose Weight & Detox Sleep...

  Meditation Masters

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  This soothing guided meditation is designed to help you release weight and detoxify your body as you drift into deep, restful sleep. Through calming visualization and positive affirmations, you’ll let go of physical and emotional weight, allowing your body to heal and restore its natural balance. As you relax, the healing energy of self-love and gratitude will support your journey toward health and well-being. Perfect for nightly practice, this meditation nurtures your body’s natural ability to detox and rejuvenate, helping you awaken feeling lighter, refreshed, and more vibrant.

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  Artificial Intelligence in...

  Introbooks Team

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  Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized and transformed Social Media in many innovative ways. With around 3 billion people connected to various social media platforms, they are generating a huge mass of data.  
  Now the question is, “Why should social media be concerned about all this data floating around?” The answer to this question is that this ‘meta – data’ is of great value to social media platforms. 
  One reason is that the social networks can keep themselves relevant with times only if they keep themselves abreast about the needs, wants and choices of the users from multiple geographical locations. Another reason is that they get to monetize this information when they share their platforms with advertisers and marketers. AI is one single solution for both these scenarios.

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  American Disgust - Racism...

  Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer

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  American Disgust shows how perceptions of disgust and fears of contamination are rooted in the country's history of colonialism and racism. Drawing on colonial, corporate, and medical archives, Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer argues that microbial medicine is closely entwined with changing cultural experiences of digestion, excrement, and disgust that are inextricably tied to the creation of whiteness. 
   
   
   
  Ranging from nineteenth-century colonial encounters with Native people to John Harvey Kellogg's ideas around civilization and bowel movements to mid-twentieth-century diet and parenting advice books, Wolf-Meyer analyzes how embedded racist histories of digestion and disgust permeate contemporary debates around fecal microbial transplants and other bacteriotherapeutic treatments for gastrointestinal disease. 
   
   
   
  At its core, American Disgust wrestles with how changing cultural notions of digestion—what goes into the body and what comes out of it—create and impose racial categories motivated by feelings of disgust rooted in American settler-colonial racism. It shows how disgust is a changing, yet fundamental, aspect of American subjectivity and that engaging with it—personally, politically, and theoretically—opens up possibilities for conceptualizing health at the individual, societal, and planetary levels.

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  We're Overdosed

  Barry I. Gold

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  We're Overdosed looks at the history of opium and the drug's spread throughout the world. It traces the origin of morphine from opium, the subsequent synthesis of opioids, and the birth of the global pharmaceutical industry. From Barry I. Gold's point of view as a scientist, he offers thoughts about gaining control of prescription opioids through Federal legislation. With the tragic epidemic of deaths from overdose, chiefly from illicit sources, he shares how the U.S. could lead in eradicating world trade of illicit drugs. The story also looks forward and asks how new treatments offer hope in treating addiction.

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  Introduction to Agriculture -...

  Ruchini Kaushalya

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  Embark on a transformative journey through the captivating evolution of agriculture with "Introduction to Agriculture: From Farming to Modern Agribusiness," an audiobook that unveils the profound changes shaping the field today. 
    
  Are you curious about the roots of agriculture, from ancient practices to cutting-edge technologies? Whether you're an aspiring agripreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply eager to understand the world of farming, this audiobook is your essential guide. 
    
  In a world grappling with food security challenges and a growing population, this audiobook addresses your concerns head-on. Explore the past, present, and future of farming, discovering revolutionary advancements that maximize yields while minimizing environmental impact. 
    
  With a focus on modern challenges and solutions, this audiobook delves into sustainable farming techniques, global food systems, agribusiness strategies, and the integration of technology like precision farming and AI. Learn about the crucial role of agriculture in environmental stewardship and empower yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your agricultural pursuits. 
    
  Unlock a world where agriculture meets innovation, sustainability, and profitability. Seize the power to cultivate change and be at the forefront of an agricultural revolution. Don't miss out on the chance to sow the seeds of a prosperous future. Click the "Add to Cart" button now and embark on a journey that will reshape your perception of agriculture forever.

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